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Considering how few PS3s will be available at launch, the chaos is going to be amazing.
EBGamestop's big yearly show is over, and one manager don't inspire confidence about the system launches coming up.
Arstechnica asked his feelings going into the PS3 launch with no word on allocations or preorders, and no news on what will happen towards the holidays. "It's going to be ugly, there is no way this launch is going to go well."
Analysts downgrade electronic giant's stock following reports of PS3 malfunctions at TGS and "disappointing" PSP sales.
The PlayStation 3 launch is now just over six weeks away, and Sony Corp. stockholders are apparently getting nervous. Today, the Japanese electronic giant's share price slid 130 yen ($1.11) to 4,600 yen ($38.98) on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, a decline of 2.75 percent.
According to several news-service reports, the stock drop came after two major analysts downgraded Sony's stock on concerns about its gaming division, Sony...
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In a podcast that's supposed to wrap up TGS 2006, the folks of GamesRadar have proudly declared that the PSP has failed. They state that nothing really notable was shown for the PSP during TGS2006 except Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops, compared to four to five DS games that were featured at TGS 2006. According to them, the word from Developers at TGS 2006 is that the PSP is either failing or has already failed.
The tone of the PodCast's take on the handheld scene is that the DS just has so much more official content compared to the...
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Showing the world that they might be as on-schedule as they claim to be, Sony has begun shipping out display kiosks to various Japanese retail outlets, with at least one putting it out for customers to stare at...
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The guys over at PSM got a major shock from Sony just there on Friday. Sony popped in to there office and handed them over a fully functional PS3.
Here's what they had to say about it:
"You can even see the reflection of Motorstorm in the shiny exterior. Good, eh? Finally Rich, Andy, Dave the workie and I got to grips with the lush PS3 for the first time. First impressions? The pads lighter than we anticipated and we were pleasantly surprised by the top-notch feel when controlling the vehicles with the pads motion rather than the...
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Sony is ramping up their hands-on PS3 promotion with a new kiosk at Bic Camera in Kawasaki. Unfortunately the unit only plays video for now.
"No word on whether any Bic Camera employees were crushed during the kiosks landing."
Sony president Ken Kutaragi has strongly refuted the idea that competitors Xbox 360 and Wii will outsell PS3.
When asked whether the rival consoles will outstrip Sony’s next-gen machine, he replied simply: “We do not care.”
But he conceded that Sony is still struggling with the production of PS3’s Blu-Ray drive: “Right now, it is an issue, because we can’t manufacture enough blue laser diodes for our PlayStation 3s. But we will resolve that.”
Speaking at a PS3 showcase in the PlayStation lounge of Sony’s Tokyo HQ,...
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Excerpt from article:Sadly, though, Sony is sticking firm with its North American PS3 plans. "In the US, we're comfortable with the pricing that we announced at E3--$499 for the 20 gigabyte version and $599 for the 60-gigabyte version," Sony Computer president Kaz Hirai told GameSpot. "There are no plans right now to adjust the pricing for the US market."
The focus of the three-day show is PlayStation 3 from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., which announced earlier this month that its Europe launch would be delayed until March. PS3 will go on sale on Nov. 11 in Japan and Nov. 17 in the United States.
During a talk session, SCE President Ken Kutaragi said the company is doing its utmost to stick to the revised launch schedule. The PS3 was first expected to hit stores worldwide in the spring but was changed to November before the delay of the European launch.
"We have to take a risk when we...
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At a press conference kicking of the 2006 Tokyo Game Show, Sony has announced its online plans for its upcoming next-gen PlayStation 3 console, including a Global Mapping System, personalized shopping, and the announcement of an open network for users.
European game news and review site Eurogamer has reported that Sony Computer Entertainment President and CEO Ken Kutagari has confirmed an online-enabled PlayStation 3 feature known as Global Mapping System, which allows users from around the globe to upload local content and streamline both...
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